Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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